Volkswagen Transporter T3 1.6
51 kW69 PS68 hp1985
Read the full story of the Volkswagen Transporter T3
Updated Report an error
- Power
- 51 kW 69 PS · 68 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,395 kg
- Length
- 4,569 mm
- Displacement
- 1,588 cm³
The Volkswagen Transporter T3 1.6 JX uses a 1.6-litre diesel engine rated at 51 kW (69 PS). The Transporter T3 1.6 JX has rear-wheel drive.
In a Transporter T3 line-up of 2 diesel versions, the Transporter T3 1.6 JX tops the power chart, 38% above the entry 1.6 CS (37 kW). On top of that, it is the best on power-to-weight (50 PS per tonne). The car weighs 1,395 kg. Set the Transporter T3 1.6 JX against the Renault Trafic or the Ford Transit in a full comparison.
Where the Transporter T3 1.6 JX stands out
- Most powerful diesel version of the Transporter T3: 51 kW (69 PS)
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 50 PS per tonne
Dimensions drawing
To scale · width without mirrors
Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown
Engine
| Engine code | JX |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1,588 cm³ 1.6 l · 97 cu in |
| Power | 51 kW 69 PS · 68 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,569 mm 179.9 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,928 mm 75.9 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,395 kg 3,075 lb |
Production
| Years | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Transporter T3 (1979–1992) |
Compare size All Transporter T3 versions All Volkswagen spec sheets
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
Data: 9 of 25 fields · 2 sources · data changed 23 Oct 2026